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History of Indiana

By Gdandridge
  • Territory Created

    Territory Created

    Indiana territory is created on January 1,1800.
  • Indiana Becomes a State

    Indiana Becomes a State

    Indiana becomes a state on December 11th,1816.
  • Adopts Second Constitution

    Adopts Second Constitution

    Indiana adopts its second constitution.
  • Civil War Begins

    Civil War Begins

    The Civil War begins on April 15th,1861.
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    Civil War occurs from 1861 -1865

    The Civil War begun and ended to 1861-1865,Indiana fights for the Union.By the end of the Civil War all African Americans have their equal rights.
  • Manufacturing Company Produces It's First Gasoline Powered Car

    Manufacturing Company Produces It's First Gasoline Powered Car

    The Studebaker Manufacturing Company of South Bend produces its first gasoline powered car.
  • Indianapolis Race Is Held

    Indianapolis Race Is Held

    The first Indianapolis 500 race is held.
  • Workers Are Unemployed During the Great Depression

    Workers Are Unemployed During the Great Depression

    About 25% of Hoosiers lose their jobs and then the Great Depression begins.
  • First black mayor!

    First black mayor!

    Richard G. Hatcher is elected first black mayor of Indiana.
  • Indianapolis Colts win the Superbowl

    Indianapolis Colts win the Superbowl

    The Indianapolis Colts win the Superbowl on February 2007.
  • Mike Pence elected state governor

    Mike Pence elected state governor

    In Indiana Mike Pence,a repulican congressman was elected state governor.